Swap name: Make Me a Purse Then Fill It SwapCraftster member who is organizing this swap: amigurl55Sign-up date range: now until May 13Date to send item by: June 13, 2010

Limited to a certain number of people? (optional): 24

Restricted to people who all live in the same country? YES/NOIf so, which country? no

Additional Age requirement? Please be at least 16

Swap Organizer himself/herself meets these conditions:- Has fully read the Swap Info Guide: YES- Has successfully completed two swaps as a participant: YES- Is not organizing more than three swaps right now: YES- Will recruit a co-organizer or give all details to a Swap Moderator if this swap has more than 25 participants: N/A- Is at least 18 years old: YES

Swap Organizer will check each participant to make sure they meet these conditions:- Has been a member for at least one month: YES- Has posted at least 15 times: YES- Has completed one swap successfully before signing up for multiple swaps at a time: YES- Is not currently signed up for more than five swaps: YES- Does not have any negative feedback: YES- Participant has agreed that he/she is at least 16 years old: YES- If within the US, understands that Delivery Confirmation number is required for this swap: YES- If outside the US, understands that a mailing receipt copy is required for this swap: YES

Please read swap details carefully**Details of swap:**This swap is a little different in that I am not setting a point requirement. However, you must make one decent sized purse and include at least 3 goodies inside said purse. You and your partner can send more than that, but I'll let you discuss it. But there are a few rules I'd like everyone to follow:1) You have to make the purse. You can recon items, sew, knit, crochet, whatever, but you have to make the purse yourself. You cannot purchase anything that started life out as a purse.

2) You need to send at least 3 things in the purse. I would prefer these things be purchased at the dollar store or the dollar sections at places like Michael's and Target. However, if you are dying to make a wallet or something for your partner, that is also acceptable.

3) Do not spend over $5 at the dollar store. The reason I chose dollar items is to keep the swap fun and affordable.

YOU MUST GET DELIVERY CONFIRMATION WHEN SENDING YOUR ITEM. If you are sending to a different country and D/C is not available, be sure to save your receipt from the post office so you have a record of sending your item.

As always, be sure to post in this thread at least once a week so we know you are working on your swap items. Also, be sure to take pictures of what you make before you send it in case your partner can't post to the gallery.

If you want to participate, information to send to organizer:

QUESTIONNAIRE TO ANSWER:Name of swap: Make Me a Purse Then Fill It SwapCraftster username:Email address:Your real name (make sure to include your last name):Mailing address including the country:Would you be willing to ship to an address outside your own country?Confirm that are at least 16 years old or, if not, that you have moderator approval(YES/NO)

What types of things do you normally keep in your purse (gum, lip balm, tissue, compact, etc)?What are your favorite colors, color combos, and patterns?Least favorite?What are your favorite themes (birds, skully, girly, etc)?What type of crafts do you do?What style of purse would you like to receive (hand bag, one with a shoulder strap, etc)?And how would you like that purse to be made (sewn, knit, crocheted, etc)?Anything you wouldn't like to receive?Do you have any allergens in the house (smoking household, pets, etc.)?Are you allergic to anything?Anything you want your partner or organizer to know about?

IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE, REMEMBER TO SEND YOUR INFO TO ORGANIZER VIA PRIVATE MESSAGE AND NOT TO REPLY WITH IT HERE.

Holy cow, you guys! I was surprised to see so many questionairres in my inbox!

Most of you are saying that you don't want to ship out of the country. However, we do have a Canadian swapper, and just in case we don't get another Canadian how many of you are willing to ship to Canada?